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Meredith Dietrich

Meredith Dietrich, LCSW

New York

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Anxiety

  • Stress management
  • Relationship skills
  • Trauma informed care

About Meredith

Meredith Dietrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with 12 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger. Her work also covers issues like grief, self-esteem, addictions, and parenting concerns.

She starts from the view that each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on. In sessions she listens for those strengths and the patterns that get in the way. Conversations are practical and focused on small changes that reduce tension and improve daily functioning.

Meredith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong feelings and improve relationships. She talks through coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to interrupt cycles of reactivity. When trauma or past hurt is involved, she pays attention to how those experiences affect current mood and behavior.

People can expect direct, steady guidance rather than vague reassurance. Meredith works with concrete steps such as practicing new communication habits, experimenting with different responses to triggers, and tracking what helps between sessions. She also addresses related concerns like body image, control issues, guilt and shame, and career stress.

She practices in New York and offers services in English. Meredith supports international clients as well and frames work around realistic, manageable goals. To begin she asks about current struggles and what a better day would look like, then helps set practical first steps.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Meredith works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing emotions and repairing patterns in relationships. One common approach is skills training that teaches specific ways to notice triggers, pause, and respond differently; this helps with anger, anxiety, and workplace stress. Another approach is trauma-informed work that looks at how past hurts shape current reactions and helps people develop steadier responses over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Meredith collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals. She starts by asking about what feels most urgent, then experiments with skills and strategies together until a good fit is found.

Confirm the session formats with her before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone sessions use less bandwidth and feel simpler, while video sessions allow for visual cues and role-play. Ask about formats and scheduling to match sessions to everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related issues like grief and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and strengths-based, focusing on clear steps and coping skills to reduce reactivity and improve daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or practical details before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

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